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Should Stanford defender have been flagged for hitting, landing on ASU QB Manny Wilkins?

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ASU ASU defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales looks on during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game against Stanford at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins lands in th end zone after scoreing a touchdown on the run as Stanford linebacker Bobby Okereke attempted the tackle during the fourth quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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Stanford receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside catches a pass for a touchdown pass against ASU during the third quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU and Stanford during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU head coach Herm Edwards talks to ASU defensive back Kobe Williams during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game against Stanford at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU defensive lineman Jalen Bates tackles Stanford running back Bryce Love during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins fumbles the ball from Stanford linebacker Bobby Okereke during the second quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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Stanford receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside runs over ASU Jalen Harvey during the third quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins scores a touchdown on the run as Stanford linebacker Bobby Okereke attempts the tackle during the fourth quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU defensive lineman Jalen Bates tackles Stanford running back Bryce Love during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU defensive lineman Jalen Harvey tackles Stanford running back Bryce Love during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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Dress Demonte King (28) and George Lea (45) go in for the tackle against Stanford running back Bryce Love during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU defensive lineman Jalen Harvey tackles Stanford running back Bryce Love during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU head coach Herm Edwards argues with the officials during the second quarter of the Pac-12 college football game against Stanford at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU running back Eno Benjamin carries the ball against Stanford safety Malik Antoine during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello carries the ball against the ASU defense during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU defensive back Kobe Williams reacts after breaking up a pass against Stanford during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins carries the ball against the Stanford defense during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU linebackers coach Antonio Pierce shouts during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game against Stanford at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU head coach Herm Edwards during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game against Stanford at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU head coach Herm Edwards during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game against Stanford at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello passes during the second quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins carries the ball against the Stanford defense during the second quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins fumbles the ball from Stanford linebacker Bobby Okereke during the second quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins throws a pass against the Stanford defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State's Eno Benjamin gets tackled by Stanford's Michael Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Stanford's Sean Barton (27) celebrates his interception against Arizona State with teammate Dylan Jackson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Stanford's Sean Barton intercepts a pass intended for Arizona State's Kyle Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State's Eno Benjamin slips past Stanford's Michael Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Stanford's Bryce Love gets wrapped up by Arizona State's Jalen Bates during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Stanford's JJ Arcega-Whiteside gets smothered by a slew of Arizona State defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello throws a pass against the Arizona State defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards, left, and Stanford head coach Dave Shaw hug before the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Stanford's Bryce Love gets stuffed at the line by Arizona State's Tyler Johnson (41) and Kobe Williams (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State's Kobe Williams (5) deflects the ball intended for Stanford's Colby Parkinson (84) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins fumbles the ball from Stanford linebacker Bobby Okereke during the second quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.(Photo: David Wallace/azcentral sports)

On first-and-10 from the Stanford 46 with about 8:30 to go in the second quarter, Wilkins was flushed from the pocket and he ran for the sidelines. Cardinal defensive end Jovan Swann chased Wilkins out of bounds, hit him, then landed on him.

The first hit was close. But the second hit by Stanford on the #SunDevils QB out of bounds was dirty as hell. He looks at the QB and then lowers his shoulder for the blow. Watch last replay. pic.twitter.com/E2Ks487gpN

Wilkins was clearly hurt on the play, and lay on the sidelines for several seconds before getting up.

Wilkins stayed in the game, only to fumble on the next play.

This is the latest in a series of calls — or no-calls — that have gone against the Sun Devils this season.

ASU lost an opportunity to beat San Diego State when a catch was overturned that would have given the Sun Devils a chance to win or tie in the closing seconds.

Against Colorado, a defender came from the sidelines to blindside N’Keal Harry on a punt return. There was no flag on that play, even though the defender didn’t make an immediate attempt to return to the field after being blocked out of bounds.